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Jim Bauer @porwest (112876) • United States 16 Jun

Ah. Facts. How they tend to always get in the way of narratives, and once again, I ask, where the hell is the media to report this stuff accurately and factually? But of course, you can't tell stories you want to if facts...

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Interesting Facts About St. Patrick's Day

celticeagle @celticeagle (189880) • Boise, Idaho 21 Feb 25

I am an Irish girl through and through. I found some interesting facts about the holiday and wanted to share them: * Almost 12% of Americans claim Irish ancestry. There are said to be more people of Irish ancestry living in the...

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The Halloween Capital of the World

celticeagle @celticeagle (189880) • Boise, Idaho 20 Oct 22

The small town of Anoka, Minnesota is home to around 20,000 residents. In 1920 Halloween enthusiasts were going all out wreaking havoc by tipping outhouses, soaping windows, and tearing down fences. Residents decided something had...

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Raining On My Parade

Jim Bauer @porwest (112876) • United States 3 Sep 22

Woke up this morning at 5am and here it is almost 8am and it is still raining. Ugh. My plan remains to head out to Wentzville, MO about an hour away and walk around Camping World a bit just for kicks and grins. I repeat what I...

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Indian Army Day is Today!!

Rashna Gandhi @Rashnag (30597) • Surat, India 15 Jan 22

Hi guys, Hope you all are doing good. I am doing good too. Today is Indian Army Day celebrated on 15th January every year in India. It is in recognition of Field Marshal Kondandera Cariappa...

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San Antonio school teachers showing their love for their students

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122171) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 26 Mar 20

This is one story that is not likely going to make national news headlines since it is showing us that teachers do care for the welfare of their students even during the lockdown of schools around the world due to the coronavirus...

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Fashion shows ..

Aleskys Cardozo @Aleskys (5879) • Venezuela 25 Feb 20

I was watching fashion shows on TV and that led me to publish this, because I wonder that little bit of strange clothes, which in reality most of the dressmakers, including big brands in the world, make scary designs that seem...

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Parades Everywhere Today + Clydesdales

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 7 Dec 19

Many cities and towns are having their annual Christmas parades today. Nashville has a big one going on now. Glad the weather is cooperating. Lots of country singers are in the parade, of course. Just saw the Clydesdale horses....

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Throw back Sunday

Scott Andersen @DocAndersen (54399) • United States 7 Jul 19

A float (random) from the 1971 4th of July Parade in Racine Wisconsin. What is your favorite all-time parade memory? (any parade).

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I love a parade... do you?

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 19 Jun 19

Sticking on the theme , My Lot - I love a parade. Do you? Today marks the last day of the town I live in - local city celebration. To top it all off they have a huge parade which, I'm fortunate to say goes right in front of...

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Fun Facts About St. Patrick's Day

celticeagle @celticeagle (189880) • Boise, Idaho 15 Mar 19

Did you know that Chicago dumps 40 tons of green day into their Chicago river for the celebration each year on St. Patrick's Day? This has been going on since 1962. This day was considered a religious holiday in Ireland for most...

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Carnival Season Has Started

Anna @LadyDuck (502491) • Italy 25 Feb 19

For those who don't know, Carnival is a festive time before the Lent. Carnival usually involves public celebrations, parades, street parties and other forms of entertainment. People wear colorful costumes and masks and indulge in...

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Do You Like Parades? I Do!

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40847) • Laguna Woods, California 30 Dec 18

When I was a child in Missouri, my parents used to take me to the Veiled Prophet Parade in St. Louis. I was mesmerized. It happens about the same time of year as Mardi Gras in New Orleans. As a young woman, I drove myself...

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Carnivale

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43602) • Denver, Colorado 25 Feb 17

It's Carnivale day here in chilly Manitou Springs (36° at the moment,) or, as it's called, "Mardi Gras, Manitou style." The festival itself is fairly simple. Starting at 10:30, one of our three downtown parks hosts the annual...

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Day of Parades

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (323168) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 24 Nov 16

Just finished watching two parades. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was great! I loved the way it started with the Muppets. I didn't know most of the singers in the parade and not watching much TV I wasn't familiar with the stars...

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Homecoming Parade

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43602) • Denver, Colorado 30 Sep 16

Because Manitou is a small town, each year they hold a homecoming parade. Since the parade starts right in front of our apartment, we watch it every year. This year was fun. I'm 420'd out of my gourd, and was drinking beer as...

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Everyone Loves a Parade.... Or Do They?

M. K. Albus @MKAlubs (455) • United States 18 Sep 16

When was the last time you went to watch a parade? (In real life; not on TV) When was the last time you were in a parade? Do you love a parade and, if so, what do you like about them? Or do you hate parades? Normally I...

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National Dog Day

marcyaz @Marcyaz (35316) • United States 11 Apr 16

Today 04-11-2016 National Dog Day is a day to celebrate the unconditional love our pets give to us. Some towns are having parades with their pets as the main attraction dressed up. Do you dress up your dogs for National Dog...

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What are You Doing on New Years Day?

Steve West @zebra2222 (5268) • United States 1 Jan 16

What are your big plans on New Years Day? Are you sleeping in? Are you watching the parades? Are you watching every bowl game until your eyes pop out? Okay, they may not pop out, but they will have a funny stare. Are you...

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Pink Tractor

marcyaz @Marcyaz (35316) • United States 24 Sep 15

Jim is a tractor enthusiast but when he found out his daugher was diagnosed with breast cancer he decided to paint this tractor pink in honor of her and to have the tractor ready for the Relay for Life. Shortly after this relay...

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